FREE RIDES EVERY WEEK FOR EVERYONE!

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1 Bicycle SA RidesPROGRAMME SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2017 ISSUE 64 FREE RIDES EVERY WEEK FOR EVERYONE!

2 RidesPROGRAMME September-November 2017 Information The rides are free of charge (unless indicated otherwise) and available to the general public. For a punctual start, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. Riders are encouraged to join Bicycle SA after three rides. Only Bicycle SA members are eligible to lead and coordinate rides. The ride leaders can be contacted for additional rides information. Each ride has been coded for your convenience and it is suggested that you choose the ride to suit your ability. Children under 16 shall be accompanied by a responsible adult. The Rides Programme is subject to change without notice. On Road Ride Codes 1 Up to 15km/h A Flat 2 15 to 18km/h B A few hills 3 18 to 20km/h C Hilly and steep 4 20 to 23km/h D Challenging 5 23 to 26km/h 6 26+km/h Mountain Bike Ride Codes Class 1 (MTB Beginner) Limited off road experience. Obstacle free. Smooth fire tracks. Ride time 45 minutes. 10% gradient. Class 2 (MTB Intermediate) Fire Roads, 20 30km. Numerous obstacles, various rock jumps, drop offs, technical tracks. Class 3 (MTB Experience) Experienced riders, 30+km. Frequent single tracks, steep slopes, sand, drop offs, log jumps. What to Take on a Ride Puncture kit Pump Rain jacket Money Spare tube Sun screen Identification Lights at night Water Sun glasses Hot Weather Policy Cancel non-fee paying rides, as listed in the Rides Programme, if the official forecast temperature on the day is 35 C or greater. Early morning and evening rides shall occur at the ride leaders and/or coordinators discretion. The hot weather policy does not apply to fee-paying events, which are managed within their own risk management protocols. Ride Group Coordinators Mishmash Daniel Michele Lanie Rob Better Harts Sharon Gary sharonholmes@oz .com.au Pedalling Parents Warwick Marcus Raelene Peter Nigel GAD-BUG Rebecca (Goolwa and District Bicycle Gavin Ruth Peter Anne Patsy Gallery Glides Warwick Chris Paul Richard Michele Nicola Rob Rick Kangaroo Island BUG Manfred Tony Louise Steve or mannumpedalwheelers@groups.facebook.com Advertisements Bicycle SA takes no responsibility for any advertised ride/event/activity appearing in this programme that it has not organised. II BECOME A BICYCLE SA MEMBER Bicycle SA was established in Since that time the organisation has grown and is now recognised as South Australia s peak body for cyclists. Bicycle SA is a non government, not for profit volunteer based organisation, staffed by a group of dedicated professionals. 10 great reasons to join 1. Comprehensive personal accident insurance 2. Comprehensive public liability insurance 3. Discounted entry fee to all Bicycle SA events 4. Discounted registration fee to all Bicycle SA coaching and bike maintenance courses 5. Access to cycling information including our members only quarterly Cycle! Magazine and Rides Programme 6. Up to 10% discounts from supporting bicycle and outdoor stores see contact list of stores 7. WIN great prizes at Bicycle SA s recreational events 8. Assistance and friendly advice on all aspects of cycling 9. Reduced subscription rates for Bicycling Australia 10. Free first interview and 10% discount from Andersons Solicitors on any legal matter. Become a Bicycle SA Member There has never been a better time to become a member of Bicycle SA. Membership now includes personal accident cover worldwide excluding USA and Canada, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!* Bicycle SA offers more than just third party cover. Membership also includes protection for you AND your income. With public liability insurance, medical cover, rehabilitation and income protection, this is one of the best membership packages in Australia. Individual membership from $80 with household and concession rates available. Contact us to join now. * Conditions apply. Visit for full details.

3 WELCOME Each year, over 2,000 organised rides are delivered as part of Bicycle SA s free Rides Programme. From Willunga to Gawler and Mt Gambier to the Eyre Peninsula all rides are delivered by our experienced rides leaders. Our Rides Programme is the most comprehensive in Australia with an experience for everyone and best of all they are FREE. These rides are ideal for those who are getting back on the bike after a few years off or those taking it up for the first time. Each of the rides are coded with a degree of difficulty so you know exactly what to expect. But if you re not quite sure, you can call any of our rides leaders and have a chat with them. The Rides Programme is also available on our website, All are welcome, so get involved and go for a ride. BICYCLE SA Phone Carrington St Adelaide 5000 Office open 9am-5pm Monday-Sunday Emergency Phone FRI 1 SEP Road SAT 2 SEP 7:30 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Harbour and return. Generally, 70 to 100+ riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. Strathalbyn. An all women s social bike ride with coffee Various start locations Contact Lanie for details. 20 km 2B Lanie Cycle Salisbury Social Rides 10:00 AM, Shelter Shed, Carisbrook Park Reserve, Main North Rd, Salisbury Park. Cycle Salisbury Social Rides 4th Birthday celebrations. Various rides all leaving from Shelter Shed to suit all abilities including (but not limited to) a fast paced and slower paced ride along Little Para and/or Dry Creek Trails. Riders and their partners are then invited to join us for lunch (at own cost) in the Beer Garden of the Old Spot Hotel, Main North Rd, Salisbury Park (opposite Carisbrook Park) from pm km 1A to 4B Nigel :00 PM, St Andrews Hospital (front entrance) South Tce, Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Murray :00 PM, Glenelg Jetty, Moseley Square, Glenelg. Loop east of the airport across to Grange, and return. An easy paced sociable ride. BYO or buy refreshments. 25 km 2A Chris SUN 3 SEP Coffee 8:15 AM, Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. coffee 9:00 AM, Woodside. Swimming pool car park. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2C Neil Kangaroo Island BUG 10:00AM, Start location and ride details to be advised km 1B Manfred MON 4 SEP TUE 5 SEP Bikeway. After the ride, we will head to rider. Bring money for coffee km 4B or 5C Tony or 10:00 AM, Belair Railway Station, Belair. Ride down the hill and back to the city for coffee via Bellevue Heights, Flinders University and some Western Suburbs. BYO lunch. 40 km 2B Jo

4 RidesPROGRAMME September-November Bicycle Maintenance Course Basic Bike Care 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Tuesday 5 September, 2017 Bicycle SA Office This basic 3 hour course is designed specifically for those just starting out or who haven t got the bike out of the shed for a while. Learn how to clean and lubricate the major mechanical working parts of a bike, and get the inside story on repairing punctures! Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course) Bicycle office :00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. An easier ride option for those wishing to join the Espresso night riders Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café 40 km 4A Rob WED 6 SEP 7:30 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, Para Pedallers - 8:30 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum car park, Commercial Rd Salisbury (opp. Parabanks). Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee 10:00 AM, Linear Park (off Adam St), West Hindmarsh. Meet at the Torrens River bike path, opposite the brewery. All bitumen ride. Pub lunch. 50 km 3C John THU 7 SEP FRI 8 SEP Road SAT 9 SEP Audax Northern Run Saturday 9 September :00 AM Start Willaston 200km/300km Starting from Willaston, a run heading north through Balaklava and Auburn. Here the 200km heads through to Eudunda and back to Willaston via Kapunda. The 300km heads north again to Clare before then turning East to Burra. Then back to Willaston via Eudunda. Entry fee applies Ben Del Fabbro bendelfab@gmai.com 7:30 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Harbour and return. Generally, 70 to 100+ riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. Wine Wheels and Whiting Clare to the Copper Coast Saturday 9 September 2017 A weekend of activities in the Clare & Gilbert Valley and Copper Coast regions including great food, great wines and on the Saturday, 3 great ride options: 8.00 AM Clare to Wallaroo, 125 km 9.30 AM Snowtown to Wallaroo, 70 km 9:30 AM Bute to Wallaroo, 45 km Family ride along the Wallaroo foreshore Entry fee applies Enter online or further details and/or entry forms available from: Bicycle SA office rides@bikesa.asn.au/winewheelswhiting Dry Creek Trailers 9:00 AM, Car park of BMX Club/Skate Park, corner Bridge Rd and South Tce, Pooraka. Beginners ride on good gravel trail, no traffic and great scenery. Coffee at Valley View shops. MTB bikes only please. 15 km 1B-2B Bryce Salisbury Cruizers 9:00 AM, Café Delights, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Mainly off road ride along local Salisbury tracks and trails stopping for coffee/ refreshments en route or on return to cafe. 30 km 2B to 4B Mark Strathalbyn. An all women s bike ride aimed to help build confidence for ladies of all ages. Suitable for the beginner or women wanting to get back into cycling on a casual and social level. Buy coffee 15 km 2B Lanie :00 PM, Torrens Weir, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide. Happy Birthday Ride for Alan. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Bob :00 PM, Torrens Weir, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide. Ride along the Torrens Linear Park, through the eastern suburbs, and return. An easy paced sociable ride. BYO or buy refreshments. 25 km 2A Helen SUN 10 SEP Coffee 8:15 AM, Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. ability, weather, etc. Usually two groups, fast and slow. Rides vary from 1A to 3B. Riders choose when to turn back. Usually coffee 9:00 AM, Mt Barker. Car park on Flaxley Road opposite high school. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2C Judith MON 11 SEP TUE 12 SEP

5 rider. Bring money for coffee for coffee and back by lunchtime. Two options, a longer, more challenging route or a shorter less demanding route, but all meet up for coffee. Usually a different start location on the first Tuesday of each month. Ride Coordinator to confirm. 10:00 AM, Torrens Weir, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide. Ride to Semaphore for lunch then back to North Adelaide for coffee. Easy relaxed ride to celebrate spring. BYO lunch. 40 km 2B Jane Bike Maintenance Course Bike Gears and Brakes 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Tuesday 12 September, 2017 Bicycle SA Office This 3 hour course looks specifically at brake and gear systems and how to tune and maintain them. Note: There is limited cover of disc/ hydraulic brakes. Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course) Bicycle office WED 13 SEP 7:30 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers,car park, 49 Adelaide Rd, Mannum. Enjoy a mid-week ride starting from the historic township of Mannum, exploring the surrounding countryside and stopping for coffee during or after the ride. Route and coffee stop depending on who is riding. Visitors and new riders are most welcome. 10:00 AM, Kensington Gardens Reserve, rugby club car park, off West Tce. All bitumen ride. BYO lunch or buy. 50 km 3C Peter THU 14 SEP FRI 15 SEP Road SAT 16 SEP 7:30 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Harbour and return. Generally, 70 to 100+ riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. Advanced Bike Maintenance Course 9:00AM 4:00PM Saturday 16, Sunday 17 and Sunday 24 September 2017 Bicycle SA office The final 2017 session in a series of 3 workshops The Advanced Bike Maintenance course, with extensive practical experience, is specifically suited to riders who can confidently undertake the regular tuning and cleaning tasks required to keep their bikes running but are seeking an in depth knowledge of their bikes anatomy so that they can remove, repair, adjust and replace each of the major mechanical working components themselves. This programme is structured to include content relating to both road and MTB enthusiasts and covers workshop specifics for both bike designs, so whether your passion lies on the black stuff or the dirt you will get the instruction and the answers you are looking for! Free workshop manual valued at $40 provided to all participants. Bicycle SA office Para Districts Pedallers 9:00 AM, Café Delights carpark, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Easy ride along the Little Para Trail and/or local roads as decided by the group on the day. Coffee Strathalbyn. An all women s social bike ride with coffee Various start locations Contact Lanie for details. 20 km 2B Lanie :00 PM, Adam St, Hindmarsh (near Brewery). Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B David :00 PM, Pt Adelaide Lighthouse, McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide. Join us for a leisurely ride around the Le Fevre Peninsula. An easy paced sociable ride. BYO or buy refreshments. 25 km 2A Steve MTB Orienteering Saturday 16 September 2017 Eagle MTB Park MTBO See for details or contact Kay Haarsma (kayhaarsma@hotmail.com) or Peter Mayer (petermayer4@me.com) SUN 17 SEP Coffee 8:15 AM, Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. coffee 9:00 AM, Balhannah Oval adjacent to the football clubrooms. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2C Rob Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride. Please phone for details. Coffee MON 18 SEP TUE 19 SEP 3

6 RidesPROGRAMME September-November 2017 rider. Bring money for coffee 10:00 AM, Adelaide Torrens Weir, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide. Ride to Brownhill Creek via Unley & Mitcham. Then to South Western Suburbs. Arrive at Mile End Homemaker Centre for coffee. BYO lunch. 40 km 2B Rick WED 20 SEP 7:30 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, Para Pedallers 8:30 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum car park, Commercial Rd Salisbury (opp. Parabanks). Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee 10:00 AM, Rose Park, corner Alexandra Ave/Fullarton Rd. All bitumen ride. BYO lunch or buy. 50 km 3C Karel THU 21 SEP FRI 22 SEP Road SAT 23 SEP Audax Burra Explorer 300 Saturday 23 September :00 AM Start Gawler 100km/150km/200km/300km Unsupported Join us on this challenging ride which shows off the beauty of the mid-north or visit the other mid-north towns closer to Gawler by riding either the Templers Delight (50km) the Adelaide Plains (100km) Eudunda Bliss (150km) or Point Pass Experiment (200km). Bathroom, kitchen, limited beds. Contact me by Thursday before the ride for start time and place. Interstate and international riders come to do this one. Entry fee applies. Matthew Rawnsley longdistance1200@hotmail.com 7:30 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Harbour and return. Generally, 70 to 100+ riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. Bicycle Maintenance Course Comprehensive Bike Care 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Saturday 23 September 2017 Bicycle SA Office This more intensive 6 hour course, with some practical experience, is structured to provide the knowledge and skills to confidently carry out the basic scheduled maintenance tasks that are essential for a well maintained bike. Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course) Bicycle office Dry Creek Trailers 9:00 AM, Car park of BMX Club/Skate Park, corner Bridge Rd and South Tce, Pooraka. Beginners ride on good gravel trail, no traffic and great scenery. Coffee at Valley View shops. MTB bikes only please. 15 km 1B-2B Bryce Salisbury Cruizers 9:00 AM, Café Delights, Cnr. Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Mainly off road ride along local Salisbury tracks and trails stopping for coffee/ refreshments en route or on return to cafe. 30 km 2B to 4B Mark Strathalbyn. An all women s bike ride aimed to help build confidence for ladies of all ages. Suitable for the beginner or women wanting to get back into cycling on a casual and social level. Buy coffee 15 km 2B Lanie :00 PM, SA Film Corp, (front entrance by Clock Tower), Fullarton Rd, Glenside. Children s School Holiday Ride. Nik and Henry leading. Please contact Patsy for information. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Patsy :00 PM, Torrens Weir, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide. A ride to the seaside, or perhaps west following the train line. Leader s choice. An easy paced sociable ride. BYO or buy refreshments. 25 km 2A Ash SUN 24 SEP Coffee 8:15 AM, Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. coffee 9:00 AM, Yankalilla. Foodland car park. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2C Judith Salisbury Explorers 9:00 AM, Café Delights, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Beginners / Easy Ride along the bituminised path of the Little Para Trail. Mountain/hyrbrid bikes preferred 5-10 km 1A to 2A Jim Semaphore Sojourn 9:00 AM, Semaphore Foreshore Clock Tower, end of Semaphore Rd, Semaphore. Relaxed, easy paced ride along foreshore shared path to Outer Harbour and return. Suitable for all types of bikes. Coffee/ refreshments afterwards km 1A to 3A Nigel :00 AM, Over The Edge Shop, Melrose. The Enthusiasts Ride. Richard Better Harts Mt Gambier. Rides to various locations and varying distances are organised during the month on an ad hoc basis, depending on who is interested, available, and riders ability. We ride at the speed of the slowest rider. Our aim to get people to start riding and help them connect with other riders. If interested please contact Sharon Holmes on or sharonholmes@oz .com.au Sharon

7 MON 25 SEP TUE 26 SEP rider. Bring money for coffee 10:00 AM, Adelaide Torrens Weir, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide. Ride through the Western Suburbs. BYO lunch. 40 km 2B Bob WED 27 SEP 7:30 AM, Mid-Murray Council Chambers, 10:00 AM, Soldiers Memorial Gardens, Commercial Rd, Strathalbyn. All bitumen ride. BYO lunch or buy. 60 km 3C Roger THU 28 SEP FRI 29 SEP Road SAT 30 SEP 7:30 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Harbour and return. Generall,y 70 to 100+ riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. Salisbury Trailblazers 8:00 AM, Café Delights, Cnr. Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Mainly off road ride along various local trails including Little Para, Dry Creek, Barker Wetlands and Cobbler Creek. Hydration, spare tube, puncture repair kit and pump a must. We leave and return together for coffee/ refreshments at Cafe Delights or refuel en route. 50 km 2B to 4B Mark :00 PM, Heywood Park, Addiscombe Place,Unley Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Don :00 PM, Heywood Park, Addiscombe Place, Unley Park. Loop around the city and North Adelaide staying mostly in the parklands. An easy paced sociable ride. BYO or buy refreshments. 25 km 2A Chris MTB Orienteering Saturday 30 September 2017 Cobbler Creek MTBO See for details or contact Kay Haarsma (kayhaarsma@hotmail.com) or Peter Mayer (petermayer4@me.com) SUN 1 OCT Audax South Eastern 123 Sunday 1 October :00 AM Start Glenelg South 100km/150km/200km/300km Supported All loops leave Adelaide via Windy Point and Clarendon, and return via Aldgate Valley Drive. Varied start times to enable all distances to ride together and meet up after to enjoy pizza and a drink. Note that his year we have especially organised a full moon. Entry fee applies. Graham Stucley gstucley@gmail.com Register Online registration via Audax Portal. Coffee 8:15 AM, Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. coffee 9:00 AM, Williamstown. Car park opposite old bakery. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2C Joe Kangaroo Island BUG 10:00AM, Start location and ride details to be advised km 1B Manfred MON 2 OCT TUE 3 OCT it back on We will ride on the Amy Gillett rider. Bring money for coffee 5

8 RidesPROGRAMME September-November :00 AM, Adelaide Torrens Weir, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide. Ride along the Torrens Linear Park tracks to Athelstone. Lunch at Thorndon Park Reservoir. Coffee at St. Peters Bakery. BYO lunch. 40 km 2B Ian Bicycle Maintenance Course Basic Bike Care 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Tuesday 3 October, 2017 Bicycle SA Office This basic 3 hour course is designed specifically for those just starting out or who haven t got the bike out of the shed for a while. Learn how to clean and lubricate the major mechanical working parts of a bike, and get the inside story on repairing punctures! Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course) Bicycle office :00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. An easier ride option for those wishing to join the Espresso night riders Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café 40 km 4A Rob WED 4 OCT km 3B Louise or Wally Para Pedallers 8:30 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum car park, Commercial Rd Salisbury (opp. Parabanks). Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee 10:00 AM, Oaklands Estate Reserve, Oaklands Park. All bitumen ride. BYO lunch or buy. 50 km 3C Paul THU 5 OCT, FRI 6 OCT Road SAT 7 OCT 7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Audax Adelaide Bike Paths and Lanes 5 Saturday 7 October :00 AM Start Adelaide 200km Unsupported Follow the Bike Paths and Lanes of Adelaide. Entry fee applies. Matthew Rawnsley longdistance1200@hotmail.com Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Harbour and return. Generally 70 to 100+ riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. Dry Creek Trailers 9:00 AM, Car park of BMX Club/Skate Park, corner Bridge Rd and South Tce, Pooraka. Beginners ride on good gravel trail, no traffic and great scenery. Coffee at Valley View shops. MTB bikes only please. 15 km 1B-2B Bryce Para Districts Pedallers 9:00 AM, Café Delights carpark, Cnr. Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Easy ride along the Little Para Trail and/or local roads as decided by the group on the day. Coffee Strathalbyn. An all women s social bike ride with coffee Various start locations Contact Lanie for details. 20 km 2B Lanie :00 PM, Drage Reserve, Briar Rd, Felixstow. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Jane :00 PM, Victoria Square, Adelaide. Plenty of ride choices from the city centre, but our leader can always find a good refreshment stop. An easy paced sociable ride. BYO or buy refreshments. 25 km 2A Roger Richard SUN 8 OCT Grand/Mini Slam Recreational Bike Series of 5 rides Sunday 8 October AM Balhannah Football Club & Oval, Balhannah The final event in the Grand/Mini Slam series of on road personal challenge recreational rides for Choose between 100km or 200km, with the opportunity to ride at your own pace. Morning and afternoon refreshments, freshly cut salad rolls, fruit slice and fruit for lunch. On road support Enter online or further details and/or entry forms available from: Bicycle SA office rides@bikesa.asn.au Coffee 8:15 AM, Also meet 8.30 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. coffee MON 9 OCT

9 TUE 10 OCT rider. Bring money for coffee km 4B or 5C Tony or 10:00 AM, Grange Railway Station, Grange. Beach ride to Outer Harbour and back. Lunch at North Haven. Coffee at Grange. BYO lunch. 40 km 2B Helen WED 11 OCT 10:00 AM, Willunga Rose Garden, Aldinga Rd, Willunga. All bitumen ride. BYO or buy lunch. 50 km 3C Reno THU 12 OCT, FRI 13 OCT Road SAT 14 OCT Annual Tour Coorong and Lower Lakes Saturday 14 Sunday 22 October 2017 Experience the World Heritage Coorong wetlands and Lower Lakes region, the wild Southern Ocean and the iconic Murray River. Explore the scenic rolling landscape of the Fleurieu Peninsula and indulge in some great food and wine. The stage is set for another fantastic Annual Tour. Registrations limited to 200! Entry fee applies. Further details/information: Bicycle SA office :00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Harbour and return. Generally 70 to 100+ riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. Salisbury Cruizers 9:00 AM, Café Delights, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Mainly off road ride along local Salisbury tracks and trails stopping for coffee/ refreshments en route or on return to cafe. 30 km 2B to 4B Mark Strathalbyn. An all women s bike ride aimed to help build confidence for ladies of all ages. Suitable for the beginner or women wanting to get back into cycling on a casual and social level. Buy coffee 15 km 2B Lanie :00 PM, Velo Café, Victoria Park, Rose Park. Henry s Birthday celebrated today. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Steve :00 PM, Pt Adelaide Lighthouse, McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide. Join us for a leisurely ride around the Le Fevre Peninsula. An easy paced sociable ride. BYO or buy refreshments. 25 km 2A Steve SUN 15 OCT Coffee 8:15 AM, Also meet 8.30am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. coffee 9:00 AM, Willunga. Top of Willunga Hill on Brookman Road. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2C Reno Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride. Please phone for details. Coffee MON 16 OCT TUE 17 OCT 7

10 RidesPROGRAMME September-November 2017 rider. Bring money for coffee 10:00 AM, Salisbury Railway Station (Western side). Ride a Northern Circle to Northern Expressway, Smithfield, Craigmore and back to Salisbury using paved/unpaved roads, bike paths and single tracks. Mainly flattish with a couple of short but steep climbs. Lunch stop at Craigmore shops. BYO Lunch/ snacks or buy. Best for Hybrid and mountain bikes. 40 km 2B Peter Lights required WED 18 OCT 10:00 AM, Unley Oval, Frederick St, Unley. All bitumen hills ride. BYO or buy lunch. 50 km 3C Michael THU 19 OCT, FRI 20 OCT Audax Hawke s Return Friday 20 October :00 AM Start - Bordertown 600km Unsupported Catch the train from Adelaide to Hawkey s birthplace, tough the great man, then ride Bordertown to Adelaide. Quiet country roads and a few highways. Accommodation options available, riders can self-arrange as required. Entry fee applies. Richard Scheer richardscheer@bigpond.com Road SAT 21 OCT 7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Harbour and return. Generally 70 to 100+ riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. MTB ride Dry Creek Trailers 9:00 AM, Car park of BMX Club/Skate Park, corner Bridge Rd and South Tce, Pooraka. Beginners ride on good gravel trail, no traffic and great scenery. Coffee at Valley View shops. MTB bikes only please. 15 km 1B-2B Bryce Para Districts Pedallers 9:00 AM, NE Corner of Watershed car park, Salisbury Highway, Greenfields Ride along the Dry Creek Trail to Valley View shops. Several small climbs. Mountain/ hybrid bikes required. 20 km 1B to 3B Jim Strathalbyn. An all women s social bike ride with coffee Various start locations Contact Lanie for details. 20 km 2B Lanie :00 PM, Henley Square, Henley Beach. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Peter :00 PM, Brighton Jetty. Jetty Road, Brighton. Mostly flat, but there could be several small climbs. An experienced leader who can find interesting rides. An easy paced sociable ride. BYO or buy refreshments. 25 km 2A Joan SUN 22 OCT Coffee 8:15 AM, Also meet 8.30am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. coffee 9:00 AM, Oakland Park. Oakland Estate Reserve car park. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2C Paul MON 23 OCT TUE 24 OCT rider. Bring money for coffee 8

11 10:00 AM, The Velo Precinct, Heritage Grandstand at Victoria Park (Fullarton Road) Ride to Tea Tree Gully via Linear Park tracks and Perseverance Road. Lunch at Civic Park. Coffee back at Walkerville. A few undulations but mainly flat. BYO lunch. 40 km 2B Barry WED 25 OCT 10:00 AM, Seaford Railway Station, Seaford. All bitumen hills ride. BYO or buy lunch. 50 km 3C Steve THU 26 OCT, FRI 27 OCT Road SAT 28 OCT Audax Two Tails Saturday 28 October :00 AM Start Gawler 100km/200km/300km Unsupported From Gawler ride through the Barossa to Tanunda, turning south to the Murray River. Turn around and head back through Mt Crawford Forest and out to Two Wells. Turn around again for the short run back into Gawler. Entry fee applies. Mat Murray midgespet@hotmail.com Register Online registration via Audax Portal. 7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Harbour and return. Generally 70 to 100+ riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. Bicycle Maintenance Course Comprehensive Bike Care 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Saturday 28 October 2017 Bicycle SA Office This more intensive 6 hour course, with some practical experience, is structured to provide the knowledge and skills to confidently carry out the basic scheduled maintenance tasks that are essential for a well maintained bike. Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course) Bicycle office Salisbury Cruizers 9:00 AM, Café Delights, Cnr. Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Mainly off road ride along local Salisbury tracks and trails stopping for coffee/ refreshments en route or on return to cafe. 30 km 2B to 4B Mark Strathalbyn. An all women s bike ride aimed to help build confidence for ladies of all ages. Suitable for the beginner or women wanting to get back into cycling on a casual and social level. Buy coffee 15 km 2B Lanie :00 PM, Conyngham St, Glenside (Dog Park). Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 2C Patsy :00 PM, Mawson Lakes Railway Station. Metro Parade, Mawson Lakes. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the paths and suburbs in the north. An easy paced sociable ride. BYO or buy refreshments. 25 km 2A Ash MTB Orienteering Saturday 28 October 2017 SA MTBO Champs Fox Creek See for details or contact Kay Haarsma (kayhaarsma@hotmail.com) or Peter Mayer (petermayer4@me.com) SUN 29 OCT Coffee 8:15 AM, Also meet 8.30am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. coffee 9:00 AM, Lobethal. Bakery car park. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2C Steve Salisbury Explorers 9:00 AM, Shelter Shed, Carisbrooke Park, Main North Road, Salisbury Park. Beginners / Easy Ride along the path of the Little Para Trail. Mountain/hybrid bikes preferred km 1A to 2A Jim Semaphore Sojourn 9:00 AM, Semaphore Foreshore Clock Tower, end of Semaphore Rd, Semaphore. Relaxed, easy paced ride along foreshore shared path to Outer Harbour and return. Suitable for all types of bikes. Coffee/ refreshments afterwards km 1A to 3A Nigel :00 AM, Over The Edge Shop, Melrose. The Enthusiasts Ride. Richard Better Harts Mt Gambier. Rides to various locations and varying distances are organised during the month on an ad hoc basis, depending on who is interested, available, and riders ability. We ride at the speed of the slowest rider. Our aim to get people to start riding and help them connect with other riders. If interested please contact Sharon Holmes on or sharonholmes@oz .com.au Sharon

12 RidesPROGRAMME September-November MON 30 OCT TUE 31 OCT rider. Bring money for coffee 10:00 AM, Willunga Rose Gardens Aldinga Road Willunga. Ride up Willunga Hill along Range Road, down Wickham Hill and back to McLaren Flat for lunch. Back to Willunga for coffee. BYO lunch. 40 km 2C Ann Bicycle Maintenance Course Basic Bike Care For Women 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Tuesday 31 October, 2017 Bicycle SA Office This basic 3 hour course is designed specifically for those just starting out or who haven t got the bike out of the shed for a while. Learn how to clean and lubricate the major mechanical working parts of a bike, and get the inside story on repairing punctures! Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course) Bicycle office :00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. Introducing the Night Expresso rides. The rides vary from 6A, 5B, 4C usually with WED 1 NOV Para Pedallers 8:30 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum car park, Commercial Rd Salisbury (opp. Parabanks). Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee 10:00 AM, Oaklands Estate Reserve, Oaklands Park. Some dirt tracks. MTB or hybrid bike recommended. BYO lunch or buy. 50 km 3C Clarry THU 2 NOV, FRI 3 NOV Road SAT 4 NOV 7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Harbour and return. Generally 70 to 100+ riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. 8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. Dry Creek Trailers 9:00 AM, Car park of BMX Club/Skate Park, corner Bridge Rd and South Tce, Pooraka. Beginners ride on good gravel trail, no traffic and great scenery. Coffee at Valley View shops. MTB bikes only please. 15 km 1B-2B Bryce Para Districts Pedallers 9:00 AM, Café Delights carpark, Cnr. Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Easy ride along the Little Para and Dry Creek Trails. Coffee 20 km 1A to 3A Jim Strathalbyn. An all women s social bike ride with coffee Various start locations Contact Lanie for details. 20 km 2B Lanie :00 PM, Heywood Park, Addiscombe Place, Unley Park. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Alan :00 PM, Seaford Railway Station, Griffiths Drive, Seaford. The last stop on the line. Ride the rail trail to Willunga and return. BYO or buy refreshments. Note - this ride is approximately 34 km. 34 km 2B Chris SUN 5 NOV SAVE THE DATE Sunday 5 November, 2017 The inaugural Fleurieu Fondo Three exciting ride disciplines Road, Cyclo-Cross and Gravel Ride the Southern Expressway through the mighty Southern Vales to Serafino Winery, McLaren Vale. Plus the inaugural Gran Fondue our Shiraz Trail food, wine and music fest! A little urban twist on this Vales classic Registrations open soon Go to to register your interest and keep up to date on the latest 7:45 AM, Also meet 8.00 am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. Coffee coffee

13 9:00 AM, Bridgewater Oval car park. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2C Joe Kangaroo Island BUG 10:00AM, Start location and ride details to be advised km 1B Manfred MON 6 NOV TUE 7 NOV rider. Bring money for coffee 10:15 AM, Gawler Railway Station (Last Station), Gawler. THREE (3) DAY ADVENTURE RIDE TO THE BAROSSA (Rick Charlesworth and Paul Davill) Day 1 Ride from Gawler to Kapunda via Roseworthy and Freeling stay overnight at Kapunda Tourist Park. To book ring (08) Day 2 Ride Kapunda to Nuriootpa then visit Angaston and Maggie Beer s Farm Shop for afternoon tea. Stay overnight at Nuriootpa Tourist Park. To book call (08) Day 3 Ride Nuriootpa to Gawler Railway Station via Lyndoch and parts of Jack Bobridge Bikeway. We will have dirt/ gravel roads and some bitumen and there will be hills each day on the ride. Suggest MTB or Hybrid bikes only. WE WILL HAVE SOME VEHICLE SUPPORT Panniers/ backpacks required bring light gear for clothing change after rides. BYO food and snacks. Last train to catch from Adelaide Railway Station is 9.08 am arrives Gawler Central Railway Station am. Will leave for ride at am. Make sure bikes are prepared, take spare tubes and tools Contact ride leader if you intend to ride. 40 km 2B Rick :00 PM, Hurtle Square Adelaide. An easier ride option for those wishing to join the Espresso night riders Good lights essential. Coffee afterwards at a café 40 km 4A Rob WED 8 NOV 10:00 AM, Cnr. Pridmore Rd / Portrush Rd, Glen Osmond. All bitumen hills ride. BYO or buy lunch. 50 km 3C John THU 9 NOV, FRI 10 NOV Road SAT 11 NOV 7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Harbour and return. Generally 70 to 100+ riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. 8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. MTB ride Salisbury Cruizers 9:00 AM, Café Delights, Cnr. Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Mainly off road ride along local Salisbury tracks and trails stopping for coffee/ refreshments en route or on return to cafe. 30 km 2B to 4B Mark Strathalbyn. An all women s bike ride aimed to help build confidence for ladies of all ages. Suitable for the beginner or women wanting to get back into cycling on a casual and social level. Buy coffee 15 km 2B Lanie :00 PM, Gawler Railway Station, Gawler. A ride from Gawler Railway Station to the Aquatic Centre, North Adelaide. Richard ( ) and Daniel ( ) will be the ride leaders. Please be at the Adelaide Railway Station by am to catch the am train to Gawler. Alternatively, be at the Ovingham Railway Station by am to catch the same train, to arrive at the (1st) Gawler Railway Station at pm (stop after Evanston Railway Station). If driving to Ovingham Railway Station you can park your vehicle at the Aquatic Centre, North Adelaide (the ride ends there) and ride to the Station. If anyone is interested in riding part of the way to Gawler, please be at the Adelaide Railway Station by am to catch the am train to Salisibury. Return by 4.30 pm. Café stop in the Salisbury Mall shops. 45 km 4A Richard :00 PM, Victoria Square, Adelaide. Meander through the suburbs just south of the city. An easy paced sociable ride. BYO or buy refreshments. 25 km 2A Chris SUN 12 NOV 7:45 AM, Also meet 8.00am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. Coffee coffee 9:00 AM, Gumeracha. Main street adjacent primary school. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2C Rob Port Lincoln. Mystery Ride. Please phone for details. Coffee 11

14 RidesPROGRAMME September-November 2017 MON 13 NOV TUE 14 NOV rider. Bring money for coffee 10:00 AM, Drage Reserve, Briar Road. Felixstowe. Ride to Northern Eastern suburbs. May be some gravel and a few undulations. Care if using a road bike. BYO lunch. 40 km 2B Don Bike Maintenance Course Bike Gears and Brakes 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Tuesday 14 November, 2017 Bicycle SA Office This 3 hour course looks specifically at brake and gear systems and how to tune and maintain them. Note: There is limited cover of disc/ hydraulic brakes. Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course) Bicycle office WED 15 NOV Para Pedallers 8:30 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum car park, Commercial Rd Salisbury (opp. Parabanks). Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee 10:00 AM, Blackwood Railway Station, Blackwood. All bitumen ride. Pub lunch in Coromandel Valley. 50 km 3C Rob THU 16 NOV, FRI 17 NOV Road SAT 18 NOV 7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the or Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Harbour and return. Generally 70 to 100+ riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. 8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. Dry Creek Trailers 9:00 AM, Car park of BMX Club/Skate Park, corner Bridge Rd and South Tce, Pooraka. Beginners ride on good gravel trail, no traffic and great scenery. Coffee at Valley View shops. MTB bikes only please. 15 km 1B-2B Bryce Para Districts Pedallers 9:00 AM, Café Delights carpark, Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Easy ride along the Little Para Trail and/or local roads as decided by the group on the day. Coffee Strathalbyn. An all women s social bike ride with coffee Various start locations Contact Lanie for details. 20 km 2B Lanie :00 PM, Drage Reserve, Briar Rd, Felixstow. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Daniel :00 PM, Henley Square, Esplanade / Main Street, Henley Beach. North, South, or East? Leader s choice on the day. An easy paced sociable ride. BYO or buy refreshments. 25 km 2A Ash SUN 19 NOV 7:45 AM, Also meet 8.00am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. Coffee coffee 9:00 AM, Delamere. Main Road adjacent to the general store. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2C Steve MON 20 NOV 12

15 TUE 21 NOV rider. Bring money for coffee 10:00 AM, Cnr. Gladstone Road and Shepherds Hill Road, Blackwood. Ride into National Park up to the top via the fire track Some hills. BYO lunch. Coffee at Joan s Pantry. Mountain or Hybrid bikes only Not suitable for road bikes. 40 km 2C Robyn Lights required WED 22 NOV 10:00 AM, Tower Hotel, cnr. Magill Rd/St Bernards Rd, Magill. All bitumen hills ride. BYO or buy lunch. 50 km 3C Bob THU 23 NOV, FRI 24 NOV Road SAT 25 NOV 7:00 AM, Arnold Park (car park by the Reserve, Adelphi Tce, Glenelg. Group road ride to Outer Harbour and return. Generally 70 to 100+ riders with 6 plus sub-groups. Coffee afterwards at the Watermark Hotel. 8:00 AM, Lennon St Car Park, Clare. Bicycle Maintenance Course Comprehensive Bike Care 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Saturday 25 November 2017 Bicycle SA Office This more intensive 6 hour course, with some practical experience, is structured to provide the knowledge and skills to confidently carry out the basic scheduled maintenance tasks that are essential for a well maintained bike. Early bookings essential (maximum 10 registrants per course) Bicycle office Salisbury Cruizers 9:00 AM, Café Delights, cnr. Waterloo Corner Rd & Salisbury Hwy, Salisbury. Mainly off road ride along local Salisbury tracks and trails stopping for coffee/ refreshments en route or on return to cafe. 30 km 2B to 4B Mark Strathalbyn. An all women s bike ride aimed to help build confidence for ladies of all ages. Suitable for the beginner or women wanting to get back into cycling on a casual and social level. Buy coffee 15 km 2B Lanie :00 PM, Torrens Weir, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide. Café stop for afternoon tea. 40 km 3B Stuart and Asami :00 PM, Torrens Weir, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide. Good bakeries in any direction from here. But it s not all about the food. An easy paced sociable ride. BYO or buy refreshments. 25 km 2A Roger SUN 26 NOV 7:45 AM, Also meet 8.00am Clare Oval, Main Rd, Clare. Coffee coffee 9:00 AM, Tungkillo. Adjacent to the old pub. MTB or Hybrid advised. Coffee stop en route. Mainly dirt roads. 50 km 2C Bruce Salisbury Explorers 9:00 AM, Little Para Trail next to Hausler Reserve, Paralowie. Beginners / Easy Ride along the bituminised path of the Little Para Trail. Mountain/hyrbrid bikes preferred km 1A to 2A Jim Semaphore Sojourn 9:00 AM, Semaphore Foreshore Clock Tower, end of Semaphore Rd, Semaphore. Relaxed, easy paced ride along foreshore shared path to Outer Harbour and return. Suitable for all types of bikes. Coffee/ refreshments km 1A to 3A Nigel :00 AM, Over The Edge Shop, Melrose. The Enthusiasts Ride. Richard Gear Up Girl Sunday 26 November, :30 AM, Elder Park, Adelaide. A community bike ride specifically for women. Choose between a 15km River Ride, a 35km Beach Ride or a 50km. Wear the exclusive Gear Up Girl Challenge SA jersey. Meet up with your girlfriends for a relaxing bike ride, and have lots of fun! Further details and/or entry forms available from: Bicycle SA office /gearupgirl 13

16 RidesPROGRAMME September-November 2017 Better Harts Mt Gambier. Rides to various locations and varying distances are organised during the month on an ad hoc basis, depending on who is interested, available, and riders ability. We ride at the speed of the slowest rider. Our aim to get people to start riding and help them connect with other riders. If interested please contact Sharon Holmes on or Sharon MON 27 NOV TUE 28 NOV rider. Bring money for coffee km 4B or 5C Tony or 10:00 AM, Seaford Railway Station, Seaford. Ride to Aldinga Beach for lunch. Back to Seaford for coffee. BYO lunch. 40 km 2B Richard WED 29 NOV or mannumpeddlewheelers.weebly.c om Para Pedallers - 8:30 AM, Salisbury Waterwheel Museum car park, Commercial Rd Salisbury (opp. Parabanks). Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads, as decided by the group on the day. Coffee 10:00 AM, 20 Lipizzaner Drive, Hindmarsh Valley. All bitumen. BBQ lunch at the end of the ride. 50 km 3C Christine THU 30 NOV Bicycle SA Annual General Meeting 6:00 PM Thursday 30 November, Carrington St Adelaide Bicycle SA office , 14